Compare Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Lexus SC 430
Variants
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
5AT
6AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
135 L / 4.8 cu-ft ~ 450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
4
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
11.0 m / 36.2 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1298 mm / 51.1 in
1349.0 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4652 mm / 183.1 in
4532 mm / 178.4 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1825 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Wheelbase
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2620 mm / 103.1 in
Performance
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
35.9 m / 117.8 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
149.5 m / 490.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
0.29 ~ 0.34
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.3 L / 262.0 cu-in / 4293.0 cc
Engine | Power
285.0 hp / 212.5 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
66.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
419 Nm / 309.0 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2001 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
71%
90%
97%
Pros
- More powerful drivetrain
- Improvement in build quality
- Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
- Beautiful hardtop convertible
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Sensuous, elegant styling
- Folding hard top
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Characterful V8
- Easy to maintain and DIY
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Some engine reliability concerns
- Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
- 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
- Small cargo capacity
- Useless rear seats
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